But he is gonna be eligible to sign in the NL. That's the point.
You are saying that Vazquez wouldnt be too marketable based on his age and his performance and that NY shouldnt offer arb. My point is that someone will offer him a 3 yr deal when this season ends, probably in the $45 million range and probably in the NL.
A sub 4ERA is #3 or #4? Take a look at the average #3, #4, and #5 starters are on every team and what their production is. It will shock you. Just a hint, the #5 spot in the AL last yr had an ERA somewhere close to 6
Wakefield cannot throw 200IP anymore. Having 200K means that you leave less to chance, and hence doesnt impact your BABIP. It is very funny how Vazquez is so easily brushed off here. And I am not talking down to anyone, I am just saying that nobody thinks of Vazquez as one of the best pitchers over the past decade. But he has been.